Tag: livestock
Correct adaptation of livestock on crop residues in winter
For many livestock farmers crop residues are an indispensable link in their fodder flow programmes, especially in the eastern sourveld areas of the country,...
Conservation agriculture: Much more than no-till
“Truly understanding the principle of conservation agriculture was a lightbulb moment for me. It has shed light on the way forward, and each day...
SA goat breeds suit the Zimbabwean landscape
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesPathisani Ncube has a wholly indigenous flock of 15 goats that he rears on a 90ha farm in Inyathi, 70km...
Healthy livestock = safe meat = happy humans
The way that people treat their animals are influenced by their value systems and religion and can differ vastly from one culture to the...
Heartwater costs the livestock industry millions
The prevention and treatment of heartwater cost the livestock industry millions every year. Animals die acutely from the disease, and its incidence is preventing...
